Burglaries Strike Matthews Store and Bluefield Arrests Made
Graham Daily News reports the Matthews grocery and jewelry store was burglarized, about sixty dollars in goods stolen. Henry Adams, found with a window opener device, confessed to the robbery or implicated accomplices, with items like watches and rings taken. Night Watchman and guards detained Adams until Bluefield police arrived. Adams had a revolver and stolen goods.
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Matthews
Henry Adams
Bluefield
Adams
Charley Anderson
Henry Gibson
George Nash
Midway
Legro
Guests from Boston Chicago and Pa at Hotel Graham
Peter MacQueen of Boston and Mr and Mrs J Allen Grubb of Chicago joined C Everhart of Chattanooga Mildred G Headley of Swarthmore Pa and Paul and Walker Fleming of York Pa as hotel guests yesterday at Hotel Graham.
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Peter MacQueen
Boston
Pleased With Chautauqua Impresses Attendees and Performers
Attendees at the current Chautauqua express satisfaction with the turnout and praise the performers for their high class and quality. The event draws positive notes on organization and presentation among the audience.
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement From Richmond Man
F B Tressey of Richmond Ky reports a strong positive view of Chamberlain's Tablets claiming they beat all others. The ad copy urges trials for indigestion or constipation. The fragment notes Utah mined 3 567 428 tons of coal in 1916 though unrelated to the testimonial.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Utah
Fire and illusion on the South American voyage tale
A memoir recounts barnstorming by a South American troupe based in Rio de Janeiro traveling by ship along the eastern coast of South America. Their Mephistopheles act with staged fire battles staved off cannibals in the Strait of Magellan, where Murdock’s fire-sword and flaming club defeated attackers and saved the company before a dawn breeze carried them onward.
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Rio de Janeiro
South America
Rio
Strait of Magellan
Chile
Mephistopheles
Satan
Terre del Uegans
Devil's Canal
Strait
Murdock
Home of Bride's Sister Hosts Quiet Wedding Scene
The wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B near Steele Kennedy, with only a small group of relatives present. The ceremony centered around a simple, intimate setting reflecting family ties and local customs.
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Bride
J. B
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they fail to reach the disease seat. Catarrh is local yet worsened by constitutional conditions, so an internal remedy is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and through the blood on mucous surfaces. Described by leading physicians as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers. The unique combination yields results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Local residents travel and news of visits across towns
Biggs of Bramwell on business in the city. Mowles of Highland avenue ill with grip. Fred R. Christie born to Mr and Mrs. Christie. Dev erle of Preston street a son. Tom Jennings visited Richlands briefly. Pearson leaves for New York on business. Rev. Rickman of Pocahontas in the city visiting Rev. Mabie. Mrs. Ellen French and Miss Thelma travel to Kimball. Barger Jr. returns from Roanoke College. Mrs Dawley returns to Bluefield from Bel spring. Batton, Wiles, Barrow and Reynolds depart for Charleston on business. Land and Lamanca go to Charleston on business. Dearing returns from Washington and the soldiers’ reunion. Elizabeth Hall and Louise Witten return to Tazewell. Rev. Hamilton returns from Chattanooga to visit his son Stokes. Harold Black returns from University of Pennsylvania to be with family. Vertie and Stella Crabtree pass through en route to Radford Normal.
Nevin Quartette To Sing At Bland Street Methodist Church
The Nevin Quartette will sing at the Woodmen of the World service Sunday morning at Bland Street Methodist Church. Songs include Friend Afterfriend Departs and O Thou from whom all Goodness Flows by Albert J. Holden. A separate notice states a census has been ordered in Germany for all types of shoes and footwear.
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Woodmen of the World
Bland Street Methodist Church
Nevin Quartette
Albert J. Holden
Germany
Ellison's Model and the Madonnas of Spain
An American art student, Ellison, travels in Spain to study Murillo and paints a shepherdess model named Dolores. Their relationship reveals a shift from innocence to darker passion, culminating in a dangerous gunpowder trap hidden in a pipe. The tale ends with Ellison haunted by the painting and a note on new farmer loans in British Columbia and Austria's twelfth child.
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Italy
Spain
Murillo
Spanish
Tom Elison
Ellison
Hilson
Dolores
Goodby
Quarter Month Ordinance Clears Council Proceedings
The council debated rail expenditures and relief for property owners. A temporary cinder driveway was approved for the Country Club, with officials to survey the site and divert the branch. Police speed enforcement on Jefferson street was ordered. Hotel license rates were cut from five to three percent of rental value. Street front repairs for Dr. Mayer’s property were approved along with water diversion. A water service petition from Midway was referred to the water company. Bonds for a police officer were reviewed, and sidewalk assessments on Fourth Fairfax and Peck streets were approved. J. McQuall received permission to build a brick garage on Oakhurst Avenue.
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Wvrd
Kelly
Country Club
Weller
Herbert Markle
P. J. Kelly
Akers
Jefferson Street
J. E. Mayer
Midway
Water Company
Tt. &. Howell
Fourth
Fairfax
Peck Streets
Sk. J. McQuall
Oakhurst Avenue
LITZ ACQUITTED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
John L Litz of Coehurn Wise was acquitted at a Wise Virginia hearing on a charge of making derogatory remarks about the president and flag. The evidence failed to substantiate the accusation and he was released. Litz, a Wise county figure, has served in the Virginia legislature and is noted for local influence.
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John L. Lit
Coehurn
Wag Wie
United States
Taylor
Wise
Lita
M. ©. Litz
Welch
John Litz
Wise County
Clinch Valley
Litz
Virinia
Virginia
Bradley's Corn Remover Offers Quick Corn Relief
Hot weather worsens corn pain and calluses. a few drops of Bradley's Corn Remover quickly alleviate aches. Within days the corn shrivels and dries so it can be lifted easily. No magic or tricks, just a simple remedy. Use a small bottle to start.
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Bradley
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